Maharashtra to soon introduce digital system for milk tracking to curb adulteration: FDA chief
"Over the next few months, possibly within six months to a year, we are going to use a digital system to track it down. Every animal is tagged with an ear tag, which contains its details. If we match those details with the milk produced, I think adulteration and unsafe milk will go down," Mundhe said.
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Chief Tukaram Mundhe announced plans to implement a digital tracking system for milk within six months to a year, aiming to reduce adulteration and enhance food safety. During the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2026, Mundhe discussed the FDA's ongoing inspections of milk collection centers across the state for compliance with regulations, safe milk practices, and hygiene standards.
The digital system will use information from the Animal Husbandry Department to match milk production details with tagged animals. This process aims to identify discrepancies and trace the source of adulterated milk. Mundhe emphasized that food safety is a shared responsibility among consumers, food businesses, and government agencies.
The FDA is also addressing challenges in the pharmaceutical sector, taking action against non-compliant establishments and strengthening surveillance of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
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